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D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual

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  • Page 1 Table of Content D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADVANCED....................48 PORT FORWARDING................48 APPLICATION RULES................49 QOS SETUP ....................50 OUTBOUND FILTER.................. 53 WIRELESS FILTER..................55 DNS SETUP....................56 FIREWALL & DMZ ..................58 ADVANCED INTERNET................60 ADVANCED WIRELESS ................62 ADVANCED LAN..................64 D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

     One straight-through Ethernet cable  One Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DSL-2740B will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

     64MB Memory  CD-ROM Drive  Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol Installed  Windows win7/vista/XP/2000  MAC OS  Internet Explorer v6 or later, FireFox v1.5 2. D-Link Click's Connect Utility Computer with:  Windows win7/vista/XP/2000 D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ULTIMATE INTERNET CONNECTION The DSL-2740B ADSL2+ router is a versatile, high-performance remote router for home and the small office. With integrated ADSL2/2+ supporting up to 24Mbps download speed, firewall protection, Quality of Service (QoS), 802.11n wireless LAN and 4 Ethernet switch ports, this router provides all the functions that a home or small office needs to establish a secure and high-speed remote link to the outside world.

  • Page 6: Features

     Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DSL-2740B is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Use the Ethernet ports to connect Push in to power-on the Router. Use the adapter shipped with the the Router to your Ethernet LAN Push again to power-off the Router to connect to power or Ethernet devices Router source D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 8: Leds

    A solid green light indicates a valid link on startup. These Steady green light indicates a successful Internet connection. lights blink when there is activity currently passing Steady red light indicates failed Internet connection. Dark if no through the Ethernet port. WAN protocol is configured. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Before you Begin Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation Notes

    Operating Systems The DSL-2740B uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software, including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
  • Page 11 DSL-2740B through the wireless interface. Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways. The DSL-2740B supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2, and mixed WPA/WPA2. Wireless access can also be controlled by selecting MAC addresses that are allowed to associate with the device. Please read the section on Wireless Configuration.

  • Page 12: Information You Will Need From Your Adsl Service Provider

    Modulation Type drop-down menu on the ADSL Configuration window (Advanced > ADSL) Security Protocol This is the method your ADSL service provider will use to verify your Username and Password when you log on to their network. Your Router supports the PAP and CHAP protocols. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 13 ADSL service provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 14: Information You Will Need About Dsl-2740B

    IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled. LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL-2740B This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-2740B, and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This can be changed later.

  • Page 15: Information You Will Need About Your Lan Or Computer

    Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-2740B to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL-2740B to connect to other computer or Ethernet devices.

  • Page 16: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 17: Device Installation

    Device Installation The DSL-2740B Wireless ADSL Router maintains three separate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet (WAN) connection. Carefully consider the Router’s location suitable for connectivity for your Ethernet and wireless devices. You must have a functioning broadband connection via a bridge device such as a Cable or ADSL modem in order to use the Router’s WAN function.

  • Page 18: Network Connections

    (MDI-II) port on a hub or switch. The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection. Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the Router does not exceed 100 meters. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 19 MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a crossed cable. Computer to Router Connection You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 20: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration 1. Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. 1-1 Web-based Configuration Utility Connect to the Router To configure the WAN connection used by the Router it is first necessary to communicate with the Router through its management interface, which is HTML-based and can be accessed using a web browser.
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration Type “admin” for the User Name and “admin” in the Password field. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Picture a-2 D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 22: Setup

    Router including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup. WIZARD ADSL SETUP Click on the Setup Wizard button to launch the Setup Wizard. WELCOME TO D-LINK SETUP WIZARD There are four steps to configuring your router. Click on the Next button to continue. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 23 Section 3 - Configuration STEP 1: CHANGE YOUR DSL-2740B PASSWORD The default password is "admin", in order to secure your network, please modify the password. Note: Confirm Password must be same as "New Password". Of course, you can click on the Skip to ignore the step.
  • Page 24 Select to Enable or Disable in the Obtain default gateway automatically option. If you choose Disable in the Obtain default gateway automatically option, please type Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server which could also be provided by your ISP. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 25 GMT or UTC (GMT+1). Thus, in Germany you must use March, Last, Sunday, at 1:00 A.M. Daylight Saving time ends in the most parts of the United States on the First Sunday of November. Each time zone in the United States must use D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 26 Date and Time to your local PC. Or, you also can adjust Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute/Second manually. Please click the Apply button to save the configuration. STEP 4: CONNECT TO INTERNET Push the APPLY button to use the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 27: Internet Setup

    Dynamic IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL. Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Static IP assignments. Bridge Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 28 PPP IP Extension: Router passes the obtained IP address to the local PC and acts as a bridge only modem. Click on the Next button to go to the next window. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 29 Enable the Enable NAT when you want to have WAN and LAN. Enable the Enable Firewall when you want to have the basic filter function, for example, ICMP ping to DSL-2740B. Enable the Enable IGMP Proxy when you want to let IAD to play as a IGMP proxy which can help proxy server to send IGMP query packets to the IPTV clients.

  • Page 30: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration WIRELESS Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link router. Please note that changes made in this section will also need to be duplicated onto your wireless clients and PC. To access the WIRELESS (WLAN) settings window, click on the Wireless Setup button in the SETUP directory.
  • Page 31 Section 3 - Configuration Welcome to the D-Link Wireless Security Setup Wizard Enable Your Wireless Network Your wireless network is enabled by default. You can simply uncheck the below checkbox to disable wireless Network Name (SSID) identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to something else.
  • Page 32 Connect button to start the handshaking. PBC- Please press the Connect botton on your wireless device and presses the Connect button below within 120 seconds to start the handsharking. Click Prev to go back to previous page. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 33 Please type network key on the Network Key Click OK button to process the next page. Add Wireless Device with WPS (WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP) Finally it will show all the configurations. You can check if it is exact, please click the Next button. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 34 Select 802.11 Mode to operate in b/g/n mode. Or select specified mode to use. 802.11b only, 802.11g only, 802.11n only. Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b which means DSL-2740B will detect the clients to use 802.11g or 802.11b to synchronize. Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b which means DSL-2740B will detect the clients to use 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b to synchronize.
  • Page 35 MCS 12 0x8c 78Mbps 162Mbps MCS 13 0x8d 104Mbps 216Mbps MCS 14 0x8e 117Mbps 243Mbps MCS 15 0x8f 130Mbps 270Mbps 300Mbps If you only use the Transmission rate of the 20MHz, please refer to the right picture. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 36 If you want to use the max. rate 150Mbps or the max. rate 300Mbps on 40MHz, please choose the Channel Width: Auto 20/40MHz Choose Visible or Invisible to decide if you want to show its SSID. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 37 This device supports three wireless security modes including: WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA-Enterprise. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. The WPA-Enterprise option requires an external RADIUS server. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 38 Enter the key into the WEP Key field 1~4. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window.) Select Authentication type from the drop-down menu. (Shared is better than Open) Click on the Apply Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 39 Choose Auto(WPA or WPA2) / WPA2 only / WPA only on the WPA Mode Type the value seconds on the Group Key Update Interval. The default value is 1800. Type the string on the Pre-Shared Key Click the Apply Settings button to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 40 802.1X security measures to overcome some weaknesses in standard WEP applications. A RADIUS server is used to authenticate all potential users. . Enter your RADIUS server data: IP Address, Port, and Key. Click on the Save Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 41: Local Network

    192.168.1.254. The IP address pool can be up to 253 IP addresses. Set the value hours on the DHCP Lease Time If you don’t want DSL-2740B to be the DHCP server, you can enable DHCP relay to pass the DHCP discover packets of the clients to another DHCP server.
  • Page 42 The NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS shows how many DHCP clients (PC or Laptop) connected to the router currently. Click on the Save Settings button. You will be asked to reboot by a pop-up window. Click on the OK to reboot the router. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 43 Section 3 - Configuration LAN SETUP Do not turn the Router off while it is rebooting. You might need to re-configure your PC NIC settings to enter the Router’s web manager after reboot. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 44 March, Second, Sunday, at 2:00 A.M. Daylight Saving time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. Thus, in European Union, you must select March, Last, Sunday. The time must depend on your country’s time zone. For D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 45 You can also use the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings to synchronize the Date and Time to your local PC. Or, you also can adjust Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute/Second manually. Please click the Apply button to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 46: Parental Control

    Please set the day and time. After finish, please click on the Block Website button and then it will show in list. INTERNET ACCESS TIME RESTRICTIONS You can have the schedule plan to decide the internet access time restrictions. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 47 The LOGOUT page enables you to logout of your router configuration and closes the browser. To access the LOGOUT setting window, click on the Logout button in the SETUP directory LOGOUT Click on the Logout button to logout of the router configuration settings and close the browser. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 48: Advanced

    (WAN-to-LAN traffic). The Port Forwarding function allows remote users to access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail. The DSL-2740B will accept remote requests for these services at your Global IP Address, using the specified TCP or UDP protocol and port number, and then redirect these requests to the server on your LAN with the LAN IP address you specify.

  • Page 49: Application Rules

    It will appear the Trigger and Firewall ports after you choose the application name by the drop-down menu. Choose the Use Interface and click the Add/Apply button to save the configuration, and then it will be added in the list. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 50: Qos Setup

    WIRELESS QOS SETUP You can choose Enable or Disable to decide if the data has the WMM on the WMM(Wi-Fi Multimedia) WMM No Acknowledge means that the receiver doesn’t have to send back the Acknowledge packet. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 51 Select the Protocol, ANY, ICMP, TCP and UDP. Set the Source IP Range and the Destination IP Range. Set the Source Port Range and the Destination Port Range. Click the Add/Apply button to add the policy to the list. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 52 Select the Protocol, ANY, ICMP, TCP and UDP. Set the Source IP Range and the Destination IP Range. Set the Source Port Range and the Destination Port Range. Click the Add/Apply button to add the policy to the list. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 53: Outbound Filter

    Mask and Destination Port(port or port::port means from which port to which port) Set the policy schedule on the Schedule, Always or never, or View Available Schedules Please click Add/Apply button to add the policy in the list. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 54: Inbound Filter

    Destination Port(port or port::port means from which port to which port) Set the policy schedule on the Schedule, Always or never, or View Available Schedules Please click Add/Apply button to add the policy in the list. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 55: Wireless Filter

    Type filter name on the FILTER NAME Type wireless mac address on the Wireless MAC Address WIRELESS FILTER - MAXIMUM 32 ENTRIES CAN BE ADDED. Please click the Add/Apply button to add the policy in the list. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 56: Dns Setup

    DNS servers on the ISP’s network, check Obtain DNS server address automatically box. If you have DNS IP addresses provided by your ISP, enter these IP addresses in the available entry fields for the Primary DNS Server and the Secondary DNS Server. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 57 Host Name. Please choose which interface name to use on the Interface. Type the username/password on the username/password for your DDNS account. After configure the DNS settings as desired, click on the Apply button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 58: Firewall & Dmz

    Enable the DOS and Portscan on the Enable DOS and Portscan Protection Choose the SYN attack, FIN/URG/PSH attack, Ping attack, Xmas Tree attack, TCP reset attack, Null scanning attack, Ping of Death attack and SYN/RST SYN/FIN attack. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 59 DMZ IP Address. Or you also can choose the DMZ host by the up-down menu. APPLICATION LEVEL GATEWAY (ALG) CONFIGURATION Please choose the PPTP, IPSec(VPN Passthrough), RTSP(Online Video Streaming), Windows/MSN Messager, FTP, H.323(Video Conferencing), SIP, Wake-On-LAN and MMS. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 60: Advanced Internet

    The Multiple PVC Settings allow you to Add, Delete or Edit multiple PVCs connection for advanced ADSL service. The Advanced ADSL settings allow you to choose which ADSL modulation settings your modem router will support. D-Link do not recommend that you change these settings unless directed to do so by your ISP. MULTIPLE PVC SETTINGS...
  • Page 61 Please select following ADSL profile to link. G.Dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2, AnnexL, ADSL2+, Annex M Please choose the Inner pair or Outer pair on the Select the phone line pair below. Please select to enable Bitswap and SRA on the Capability. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 62: Advanced Wireless

    ADVANCED WIRELESS These options are for users that wish to change the behavior of their 802.11g wireless radio from the standard setting. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from the factory default. Incorrect settings may impair the performance of your wireless radio. The default settings should provide the best wireless radio performance in most environments.
  • Page 63 Section 3 - Configuration Please enable the Enable Wireless Guest Network Type SSID on the Wireless Network Name Please choose Visible or Invisible on the Visibility Status Please select Off/On on the AP Isolation. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 64: Advanced Lan

    Section 3 - Configuration ADVANCED LAN These options are for users that wish to change the LAN settings. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from factory default. Changing these settings may affect the behavior of your network. UPNP Please select the Enable UPnP when you want to have Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) supports peer-to-peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices.

  • Page 65: Snmp Setup

    Please type the Read Community, Set Community to match to the SNMP requirier. Please type System Name, System Location and System Contact to describe the DSL-2740B’s related information. Please type the trap IP on the Trap Manager IP Please click the Apply button to save the configurations.

  • Page 66: Remote Management

    Please type the port number which you want to replace the original port. Please select Allow All or Deny All on the Remote Admin Inbound Filter Please type a string to describe the action on the Details. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 67 Section 3 - Configuration REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL Please select the Service to enable on LAN or WAN. Please click the Apply Settings button to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 68: Routing Setup

    Please select to type the Gateway IP or the interface to be the routing interface. Click the Apply the button to save the configuration. ROUTING -- RIP CONFIGURATION Please choose the Version and Operation, and then decide to Enable or not. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 69 Enter the authentication user name ACS User Name: Enter the authentication password Password: Enter the authentication user name for the Connection ACS to login Request User Name: Enter the authentication password for the Connection ACS to login Request Password: D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 70: Wifi Protected Setup

    Choose to click the Reset PIN to Default button or Generate New PIN button to show the PIN on the Current PIN. ADD WIRELESS STATION Please click the Add Wireless Device with WPS button to set the WPS. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 71: Power Management

    The CPU can wait for the coming data to handle or idle. Please Enable the feature if necessary. DRAM SELF REFRESH DRAM can clear any non-processing tasks automatically. Please Enable the feature if necessary. Please click the Apply button to save the settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    Click on the MAINTENANCE tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. PASSWORD The factory default password of this router is 'admin'. To help secure your network, D-Link recommends that you should choose a new password. SET PASSWORD (OPTIONAL) Please type the Current Password, New Password, Confirm Password and the Idle Time Out.

  • Page 73: Save/Restore Settings

    Please click the Save button on the Save Settings to Local Hard Drive. Please click Browse button to choose the configurations file and then click the Update Settings button to upload. If necessary, please click the Restore Device button to have the default settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 74: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPGRADE To upgrade firmware, click on the Browse… button to search for the firmware file and then click the Upload button to begin copying the file. The Router will load the file and restart automatically. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 75 Wireless Connection and Test ADSL Synchronization and they will show PASS or FAIL INTERNET CONNECTIVITY CHECK There are Ping ISP Default Gateway/ Primary DNS server and they will show PASS or FAIL Please click the Test button to Diagnostic the above test items. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 76: System Log

    IP address of the remote system log server Server IP Address: UDP port number of the remote system log server Server UDP Port: ENABLE EMAIL NOTIFICATION Please enable. If any logs occur, the system will send mail to the mail address you set. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 77 VIEW SYSTEM LOG The system will show logs in the list by Date/Time, Facility, Severity and Message. Please click the Apply Settings button to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 78: Schedule

    ADD SCHEDULE RULE Please type the Name Please choose all week or Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat. Please set the Start Time and End Time. Please type the Apply button to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 79: Status

    (both wireless and Ethernet status). To access the DEVICE STATUS LOG setting window, click on the Device Info button in the STATUS directory. GENERAL This window displays current system time, the firmware version and the Released Date. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 80 Section 3 - Configuration INTERNET INFO This window displays WAN information including IP address, Mask, Default Gateway, Primary/Secondary DNS Server. WIRELESS LAN This window displays authenticated wireless stations and their status. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 81 Section 3 - Configuration LOCAL NETWORK INFO This window displays LAN information including MAC, IP address, Mask, and DHCP Server. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 82: Connected Clients

    This window displays all the entities which link to the LAN interface successfully. You can choose to block which entities and click the Block button BLOCKED MAC ADDRESS Click the Unblock button to unblock the blocked entities. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 83: Statistics

    This information reflects the current status of your router. WAN STATISTICS This window displays all the Receiver and Transmitted packet status on the WAN interface. LAN STATISTICS This window displays all the Receiver and Transmitted packet status on the LAN interface. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 84 Section 3 - Configuration ADSL STATISTICS This window displays all the ADSL status D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 85 Section 3 - Configuration You can click the ADSL BER Test button to test the ADSL connection. You can click the Reset Statistics button to set all statistics to recount. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 86: Route Info

    To access the ROUTE INFO setting window, click on the ROUTE INFO button under the STATUS tab. The Route Info section displays route information showing the IP addresses of the destination, gateway, and subnet mask as well as other route information D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.1.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 88  Close your web browser (if open) and open it.  Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for the web management.

  • Page 89: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 90 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
  • Page 91 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

  • Page 92: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 93: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties.

  • Page 94: Technical Specifications

    Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including olume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless ignal range. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

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